Revolut just flipped the switch — and millions of Americans can now buy Bitcoin directly in their everyday banking app. For the first time, a major global fintech with over 45 million users worldwide has integrated full Bitcoin trading through Coinbase for its U.S. customers. This isn’t another “crypto partnership” teaser — it’s live, it’s simple, and it changes everything.
Why This Actually Matters to Regular People
Most Americans still think buying Bitcoin means opening a separate crypto exchange account, wiring money, and praying they don’t lose their seed phrase. Revolut just removed 90% of that friction.
You open the same app you already use to split dinner bills or send money to friends, tap “Crypto,” and buy Bitcoin with your checking balance in under 10 seconds. No KYC redo. No new passwords. No waiting three days for ACH transfers.
This is the “Apple Pay moment” for Bitcoin in the United States.
How Revolut + Coinbase Actually Works Under the Hood
Revolut didn’t build its own exchange from scratch. Instead, it partnered with Coinbase Prime — the institutional-grade arm of Coinbase that already powers trading for companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy.
According to the official announcement on December 8, 2025, Revolut now routes all U.S. crypto orders through Coinbase’s brokerage service. This gives users:
- Real-time pricing with tight spreads (often under 0.5%)
- Instant settlement — your Bitcoin shows up immediately
- FDIC-insured dollars until the moment you hit “buy” (thanks to Revolut Bank U.S.)
“We chose Coinbase because they are the most trusted and regulated crypto platform in America,” said Revolut U.S. CEO Sid Singh in the press release.
What You Can (and Can’t) Do Right Now
Available today:
- Buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC)
- Hold Bitcoin in your Revolut account
- Send Bitcoin to external wallets (yes, real withdrawal — not all fintechs allow this)
Coming in 2026:
Revolut already confirmed Ethereum, Solana, and more coins are on the roadmap for U.S. users.
Is Your Money Actually Safe?
This is the #1 question people ask — and for good reason.
Revolut’s U.S. entity is chartered as a real bank in Utah and your dollars are FDIC-insured up to $250,000. Once you convert to Bitcoin, it’s held in segregated custody by Coinbase — the same setup used by BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT).
Coinbase has never lost customer funds to a hack in its 12-year history and insures digital assets up to $320 million through private insurance (see Coinbase 2024 Transparency Report).
The Bigger Picture: Main Street Finally Gets Bitcoin
PayPal lets you “buy” Bitcoin — but you can’t send it anywhere. Robinhood offers crypto — but spreads are wide and withdrawals were restricted for years. Cash App is great — but it’s still a separate app.
Revolut is now the first mainstream banking app in America where Bitcoin feels as normal as buying Apple stock.
As Anthony Pompliano wrote on X the day of launch: “Revolut bringing real Bitcoin on/off ramps to 45 million people is the most under-rated story in crypto this year.”
Should You Buy Bitcoin on Revolut Today?
If you’ve been waiting for a simple, trusted way to own actual Bitcoin — not a synthetic ETF or “exposure” — this is it.
The app is free, there are zero commissions on crypto trades under $1,000 per month (on the Standard plan), and you already know how to use Revolut.
Welcome to the easiest Bitcoin on-ramp most Americans have ever seen.
Ready to try it? Open your Revolut app → Tap “Crypto” → Start with as little as $1.
The future of money just landed in the palm of your hand.
(All information accurate as of December 9, 2025. Bitcoin is volatile and can go down as well as up. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.)
